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Debut Author Tips on Writing, Revising, Publishing, Lessons Learned
Tips from episode 304 from five talented debut authors
Indie Publishing Tips
Listen to this interview from episode 304 with USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff on indie publishing.
Drawing Inspiration from Setting and Creating a Strong Sense of Place
Listen to this book marketing discussion from episode 303.
Why Authors Should Try a Bookstagram Tour
Listen to this book marketing discussion from episode 302 of the podcast.
The Values of a Writing Community
Listen to this writing/book marketing talk from episode 301 of the podcast.
May 24, 2022 Charlotte Readers LIVE – How Authors and Developmental Editors Can Work Together
Author and developmental editor Nora Gaskin and author Landis Wade talk about the developmental editing process, how her developmental editing process worked for his books, and tips from the author and editor perspectives as to how authors and developmental editors can work together to make books better.
Scenes from Deadly Declarations
Landis and Janet perform scenes from Deadly Declarations at the Boone Literary Festival
April 27, 2022 Charlotte Readers LIVE – Authors, Narrators, and Audiobooks
Authors Donna Everhart and Landis Wade talk with their audiobook narrators Amy Bentley and Bill A. Jones about the process of making of their novels into audiobooks and tips related to the audiobook narration process.
March 22, 2022 Charlotte Readers LIVE – Writing Mysteries
Mystery writers Sara Johnson and Valerie Nieman join mystery writer and host Landis Wade to discuss their recent mystery novels and talk writing mysteries.
February 24, 2022 Charlotte Readers LIVE – Overcoming Marketing and Writing Struggles
Overcoming writing and marketing struggles with authors Catherine Farley and Kathy Izard and author host Landis Wade
January 26, 2022 Charlotte Readers LIVE – Writing Young Characters
Amber Smith, author of the middle grade book “Code Name: Serendipity,” and Paula Martinac, author of “Dear Miss Cushman” talk about tips for writing young characters.
Landis Talks Meck Dec History and Novel Writing on the Inn of the Patriots Show
Landis had a great time talking about the history of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and the writing of his novel, Deadly Declarations. Thanks Marti Mongiello and the team at Inn of the Patriots.
From Inspiration to Book Marketing
Discussion with author’s Carrie Knowles, Cathy Pickens and Frank Morelli about inspiration, writing, and book marketing.
John Hart Offers a Quick Word on Character Versus Plot
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Landis Shares Lessons Learned After 200 Podcast Episodes
Drawing on what he’s learned in producing and hosting 200 author episodes, Landis talks about his 5 Ps of Podcasting, his 5 Cs of Writing, his 5 Ls of Interviewing and his 5 As of building his passion project.
Landis Moderates Author and Expert Panel for NC Humanities Statewide Read “Watershed Moments”
Landis interviews award winning authors Jacqui Castle and John Kessel and NC water expert Klaus Albertin on the thriller,”The Water Knife,” by Paolo Bacigalupi and the topic of water rights
In Conversation with Matt Doherty about Playing, Coaching, Loss, Recovery and Leadership
From Charlotte Unconventional Film School
Julie McElmurry of the Charlotte Unconventional Film School created this short video interview. Thanks!
Ellyn Ritterskamp on Loving Baseball
An in-studio Charlotte Readers Podcast clip of guest, baseball lover Ellyn Ritterskamp, riffing about and reading her essay from The Love of Baseball.
Sally Brewster and the Park Road Books story
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest Sally Brewster talks about Park Road Books, the store dog and her love of books.
Tracy Curtis brings humor to the show
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Tracy Curtis makes you laugh with essays from her Humor Me Trilogy
Gary Powell and short stories that grab hold
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Gary Powell reads and discusses short stories with dark and human edges.
Susan Proctor and stories from the heart
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Susan Proctor reads and discusses short memoir
Paula Martinac and LGBTQ fiction
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Paula Martinac reads and discusses her book, The Ada Decades and more
Paul Kurzeja and the poetry of Tinder
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Paul Kurzeja reads poetry and essay
Pam Kelley and Money Rock
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Pam Kelley reads and discusses her book about Cocaine, Race and Ambition in New South Charlotte
Linda Phillips and her Crazy novel
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Linda Phillips reads and discusses her young adult novel, Crazy
Judy Goldman and her marriage memoir
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Judy Goldman reads and discusses Together: A Memoir of a Marriage and a Medical Mishap
JD DuPuy offers Poetic Justice: Legal Humor in Verse
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author JD DuPuy keeps you laughing with poetic humor about lawyers.
Ann Campanella on Motherhood: Lost and Found
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Ann Campanella reads and discusses her memoir which deals with the difficult topic of Alzheimers.
An Italian-American Story on Charlotte Readers Podcast
Gilda Morina Syverson reads and talks about her memoir,My Father’s Daughter: From Rome to Sicily
Cathia Friou on Charmed Divorces
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest, memoir author Cathia Friou, reads and discusses scenes from her charmed divorce.
Cathy Pickens on Charlotte Crime and Charleston Ghosts
Charlotte Readers Podcast guest, author Cathy Pickens, reads and discusses true Charlotte crime and ghostly Charleston haunts.
Charlotte Readers Podcast Video Trailer
A collection of Season 1 and 2 authors give voice to their written words and talk about writing and podcasting.
About Charlotte Readers Podcast
Charlotte Readers Podcast author and host Landis Wade opens up about the podcast, reads a bit, and discusses the origins and goals of CRP.